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Asia/Shanghai |
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UTC+8 |
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UTC-6 |
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UTC-5 |
Located in the northeastern part of China's Heilongjiang Province, Luobei County is part of Hegang City and is situated at the confluence of the eastern foothills of the Xiaoxingan Mountains and the banks of the Heilongjiang River. The county is known for its agriculture, forestry and mineral resources, with fertile black soil and rich graphite reserves, and an economy dominated by food production, timber processing and mining. With its beautiful natural scenery and attractions such as the Famous Mountain Island and the Three Gorges of the Heilongjiang River to draw tourists, Laobei also has a unique advantage in cross-border trade and cultural exchanges as a Sino-Russian border county across the river from the Jewish Autonomous Oblast of Russia. The climate is a cold-temperate continental monsoon climate with four distinct seasons, making it suitable for eco-tourism and outdoor activities.
Ames is located in the central part of the U.S. state of Iowa, about 50 miles (80 kilometers) north of the capital city of Des Moines, and is one of the county seats of Boyd and Story counties, as well as the state's most important educational and livable city. As the home of Iowa State University (ISU), Ames has been deeply tied to the university since its founding in 1888, and the university is nationally renowned for its agricultural engineering, veterinary medicine, materials science and other disciplines, infusing the city with a strong academic and innovative atmosphere. With the university's resources, Ames has developed into a center for biotechnology, high-end manufacturing and aerospace research, with leading research institutions such as the National Advanced Driving Simulator Laboratory. With a population of approximately 66,000 (2020 data), the city has been repeatedly recognized as one of the safest and most livable areas in the nation, combining urban convenience with a small-town friendliness that attracts numerous academic conferences and tourists each year.